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Florida Department of Health in Sumter County - Main Location
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County - Main Location
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County - Main Location provides mammograms in Florida. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Florida Department of Health in Sumter County - Main Location directly by calling (352) 569-3102.
FAQs
What does the Florida Department of Health in Sumter County - Main Location provide?
They are a participating provider for The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
What are their services?
- Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests) to approximately 5 percent of the at-need population as funding allows.
- Diagnostic funds are reserved for women screened through the program.
- Care coordination to all clients with abnormal exams.
- Women screened through the program and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer are referred to the Florida Medicaid Program for eligibility determination.
- Paid breast and cervical cancer treatment through Medicaid for eligible women screened through the program.
What are their requirements?
- Women ages 50-64.
- No insurance.
- Income limitations. (Requirements may vary based on location.)
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
Free Mammograms at this location are subsidized by Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP)
921 N. Davis St. Bldg. A, Suite 251 MC-67
Jacksonville, FL - 32209
(904) 253-1610
921 N. Davis St. Bldg. A, Suite 251 MC-67
Jacksonville, FL - 32209
(904) 253-1610
Benefits
The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP) makes it easy to get the breast and cervical cancer screenings doctors recommend. The screenings are free if program eligibility requirements are met.Eligibility
Women ages 50 through 64Women who do not have health insurance, which will cover the cost of a mammogram, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam/Pap test
Women who are not covered by Medicaid or Medicare
Women who meet the income guidelines of the program (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level)
Women who are Florida residents and reside in one of the following counties: Clay, Duval, Baker, Nassau, or St. Johns
Women older than 40, but younger than 50, with a personal history of breast or invasive cervical cancer may be enrolled and screened through the program if they also meet income and insurance requirements
Services
Clinical breast exam by a qualified clinicianMammogram at one of the several facilities
Pelvic exam and Pap smear test (if cervix is present)
Assistance with various follow-up diagnostic tests if the physician recommends them and grant funding is available; or assistance in locating a facility that will provide the tests at a reduced cost if testing must be obtained outside the program
Free care coordination if screening or diagnostic testing is abnormal
Medicaid for cancer treatment if screened and diagnosed through FBCCEDP with breast or cervical cancer and qualifies for Medicaid
Mission
To lead and support breast and cervical cancer screening to save lives.
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